April 13, 2026
Inside the Brain: How Hearing Differences Shape Learning
Children who wear hearing aids often fall behind in language and school. Yet some do as well or even better than peers with typical hearing. Why the difference?
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February 18, 2026
Putting Tests to the Test: Getting Results for Kids
Which comes first? The child’s lack of knowledge, or their lack of ability to take the test? That’s the question posed by Hope Lancaster, Ph.D.
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February 10, 2026
Boys Town Research on the Road
In 2025, the Boys Town Research Vehicle (BTRV) traveled across the country for data collection and presentations.
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April 13, 2026
Inside the Brain: How Hearing Differences Shape Learning
Children who wear hearing aids often fall behind in language and school. Yet some do as well or even better than peers with typical hearing. Why the difference?
April 6, 2026
Research Spotlight: How Boys Town is Advancing Life-Changing Care
In 2025, Boys Town researchers used AI and new tools to improve hearing care, study mental health, and explore child development, advancing solutions for children and families.
February 18, 2026
Putting Tests to the Test: Getting Results for Kids
Which comes first? The child’s lack of knowledge, or their lack of ability to take the test? That’s the question posed by Hope Lancaster, Ph.D.
February 10, 2026
Boys Town Research on the Road
In 2025, the Boys Town Research Vehicle (BTRV) traveled across the country for data collection and presentations.
January 23, 2026
From First Words to Brighter Futures
Justin Kueser, Ph.D., is studying late talkers and developmental language disorder to find better ways to support kids’ language skills.
December 3, 2025
Heather Porter, Au.D., Ph.D., Honored with Bernthal-Beukelman Service-Leadership Award
The Bernthal-Beukelman Memorial Service-Leadership Award has been awarded to Heather Porter, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A.
November 20, 2025
Kristen Janky, Au.D., Ph.D., Honored with Young Investigator Award
Kristen Janky, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A has received one of the 2025 Young Investigator Awards from the Vestibular Disorders Association.
October 9, 2025
Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., Awarded Grant for Autism Research
Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., has been awarded a Young Investigator Grant from the Brain Behavior Research Foundation to advance her autism research.